Lord

Miami

S: ''Can, as far as I know...'' she almost said that all she knew was his reputation of a ruthless leader, a man who ordered murders on a daily basis. ''... I know nothing of what you do and most importantly for me, because I love you, how you do it...''

Can took a deep breath in, he understood what she meant but he also knew he couldn't tell her much more than he was already.

C: ''Just always remember I have Mo and the men with me, I am never front line, you saw it in Sweden...''

S: ''I guess so... but you've mentioned bombs, shootings in the past...''

C: ''Listen, we are not fools you and I, we both know that what I do comes with risks but you also know we manage them, we are prepared and better armed and defended than some small nations out there...''

She figured out then and there that it was the best answer he would give her and she just dived into his arms, holding him to convey her love, her care and hopefully that he could trust her. Can held her tight, reassured she had found some peace in his answer.

Life returned to normal for a few weeks and Sanem had actually managed to move on and somehwat forget about Gsaat; it had been important for her that the nightmare had been transferred from herself to him.

She was returning from the gym after work when she noticed she had a missed call from him.

S: ''you called?''

C: ''yes, I have an offer for you.''

She grew excited, ''what is it?''

C: ''As you may know, I am flying to Miami on Thursday and I was hoping you'd come with me, we can stay a few more days and just soak up the sun, have a few cocktails?''

S: ''Can! That sounds amazing! I need to check work and I'll let you know ok?'' she was dying to go straight away, fed up with the rain and cold of winter. They spent the next half hour chatting until he had to go.

She emailed her uncle to ask for a few days off, pretexting a yoga retreat although she knew her family was growing more suspicious and had figured she was seeing someone. She actually couldn't believe her uncle had not been told by someone from Can's circle since she had been introduced to a few. Jamila kept telling her she seemed so happy and was asking if there was a reason for it. Sanem remained vague, usually answering she was happy she with her new health regime and that work was fulfilling. Deren has quickly guessed that her friend's lack of availability was related to a man but she had respected her wish to be discreet, she knew how private Sanem was. Yet, they had been together for months now and she knew they would eventually have to go public. Can's father was fully aware of his relationship and didn't seem to care, at least that's what Can was letting on.

She had not received an answer from her uncle but she knew he would let her go free, she worked long hours and had helped gain a few big clients. She made a to do list to be ready, it was the first time she would travel with Can for so long and she wanted an outfit for every occasion. She sorted out her summer clothes and shoes, selecting a few casual and dressed up pieces, sandals, flip flops, heels, flat. She then took an appointment for a complete wax, her nails and her hair, she was going all in as if this trip was to bear a special significance.